Management Considerations to Control Calf Diarrhea

Authors

  • William Dee Whittier Dept of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 20461-0442

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19995462

Keywords:

neonatal diarrhea, interventions, resistance, Colostrum, Immunology, Nutrition, grouping management, housing

Abstract

This presentation will discuss a number of interventions believed to influence the rates of neonatal diarrhea. These actions are effective because they either increase the resistance of the calf to disease or decrease the infectious agent challenge. Included are:
•Colostrum provision to calves
• Steps to improve colostrum amount and quality
• Immunological considerations
• Nutritional considerations
• Reducing exposure through housing and grouping management

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Herd of Holstein cattle grazing in a field. Large barn and silos in background. Yellow background.

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Published

1999-09-23

Issue

1999

Section

Cow-Calf and Feedlot Sessions